User manual MTD 2000-3

[. . . ] Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U. S. A. 770-10115A. fm (10/99) TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Slope Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important Safe Operation Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] See Figure 12. Interlocks (Not Shown) Interlock safety switches are located by the clutchbrake pedal, the lift lever, the shift lever and under the seat. Before the engine will start, the clutch-brake pedal must be depressed all the way and the lift lever must be in the BLADES STOP position. Before the unit can be shifted into reverse or if the operator leaves the seat, the lift lever must be in the BLADES STOP position. Setting The Cutting Height · Select the position for the lift lever which gives the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator (if so equipped) so that the lift lever can be returned to the same position after it is raised. Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the wheels are 1/4 inch above the ground. Place all four wheels in the same relative position. Lift Lever · Indicator Lights (If Equipped) If your unit is equipped with indicator lights, two or three indicator lights are located in the dash panel. If a light illuminates when attempting to start the unit, proceed as follows. PTO--Place lift lever in the BLADES STOP position. OIL (Vanguard Twin and Intek twin Engines Only)-- Check the crankcase oil level, and add oil as required. Deck Lift Indicator Figure 12 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH · · · · · · · Go up and down slopes, not across. Do not operate the unit where it could slip or tip. If machine stops going uphill, stop blade(s) and back downhill slowly. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the parking brake. Set the throttle control in the FAST position. Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may not require choking). Turn the ignition key to the right to the START position. After the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the ON position. NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be little difference between the highest two speeds until after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys during the break-in period. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. For best results and to insure more even grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet. WARNING: Before leaving the operator's position for any reason, disengage the blades, place the shift lever in neutral, engage the parking brake, shut engine off and remove the key. When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc. , follow the instructions above. This procedure will also eliminate ``browning'' the grass, which is caused by hot exhaust gases from a running engine. [. . . ] Raymond Street, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. Description 40" Two Stage Snow Thrower 42" Dozer Blade Mulching Kit Twin Bag Grass Collector Front Counterweight Tire Chains--20 x 8 31 Lb. Wheel Weights Gang Reel (Set of three) 38" Lawn Sweeper Heavy Duty Dump Cart Tine De-Thatcher Model No. OEM-190-621 190-620-000 190-112-000 OEM-190-063 190-745-000 190-658-000 190-215-000 45-0195* 45-0222* 45-0171* 45-0186* 25 26 27 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. [. . . ]